PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quantavious Singletary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitsuakii Inose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Singletary
vs
Inose

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quantavious Singletary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitsuakii Inose!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Singletary sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Inose somewhat.
Inose blocks the body kick.
Singletary gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Inose counters by moving into the clinch.
Inose misses with a punch to the body.
Inose stalling.
Inose tries to throw a body punch but Singletary avoids it by throwing Inose back against the cage.

Inose drags the fight down to the ground.
Inose working a defensive guard here.
Singletary wants to stand but Inose is controlling his posture from full guard.

Inose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Singletary is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singletary stopping the sweep attempt from Inose.
Singletary not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Inose lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Singletary!
Inose can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Singletary is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inose avoids the attempt from Singletary to control.
Inose raining down shots from the mount!

Inose get's back to his feet.
Inose leaves Singletary with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Singletary displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Inose.
Singletary throws a leg kick
and Inose counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Inose clinches up with Singletary and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inose trying to stall but Singletary improves his position.
Inose prevents Singletary from breaking the clinch.
Singletary tries for a takedown. No joy.

Singletary manages to pull guard.
Singletary pulls Inose in to control the position.
Singletary is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Inose trying to control the position from guard on top but Singletary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inose wants to stand but Singletary has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Singletary is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singletary is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Singletary escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Inose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Inose postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inose is looking to stand up but Singletary won't let him.
Inose wants to control from the top but Singletary keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsuakii Inose dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - Singletary looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Singletary.
Singletary shoots in for a takedown but Inose shows good takedown defense.
Inose misses with a combination

and Singletary holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Inose is working for takedown but Singletary is calmly controlling the position for now.
Inose is looking to take this one to the mat.
Inose has Singletary pressed against the cage, preventing Singletary from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Inose drops down looking for an ankle pick but Singletary pulls his leg out and moves away.
Quantavious Singletary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsuakii Inose.

Singletary has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singletary tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Inose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Singletary misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Singletary lands a two punch combo.
Singletary is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Inose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Singletary as he jumps to the side.
Singletary shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Inose as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Singletary.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Singletary tries to clinch there but Inose circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singletary has his takedown stuffed

and Inose counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Inose.
Singletary misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inose drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Singletary tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Inose just stands there and leans against the cage.

Inose decides to pull guard.
Singletary trying to control but Inose is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Inose not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

We're going to have a standup here because Quantavious Singletary wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Singletary avoids a punch combination nicely.
Inose circles away from the clinch attempt
and Inose cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Singletary.

Inose rushes Singletary and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singletary has a couple of punches blocked by Inose.

Singletary breaks from the clinch.
Inose avoids a kick to the body.
Inose has a takedown stuffed.
Singletary shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Inose defends it nicely.
Singletary shoots for a double leg takedown but Inose sprawls well. He's pushed Singletary's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Inose has managed to clinch.
Inose lands a left hand that snaps the head of Singletary backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Quantavious Singletary will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Inose closes the distance and clinches.

Inose breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quantavious Singletary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Inose misses with a double jab.
Singletary tries to score a power double leg takedown but Inose sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Singletary somewhat.
Inose lands a nice leg kick that just misses Singletary's sensitive parts.
Singletary stuffs the takedown.
Inose feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Singletary's calf.
Singletary moves to clinch but Inose breaks away
and Inose counters with an inside leg kick.
Inose shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Singletary sprawls well. Singletary wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Inose gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inose stuffs the takedown attempt from Singletary. Singletary gets slowly back to his feet.
Singletary keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Quantavious Singletary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsuakii Inose.
Inose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Inose swats away the attempt to clinch by Singletary.

Singletary gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Inose tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Singletary just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Singletary wants to take the fight to the mat but Inose manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singletary tries to circle away but Inose has him pinned against the cage.

Inose breaks from the clinch.
Singletary throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Singletary slaps away a takedown attempt from Inose, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Inose. No joy for Singletary on that attempt.
Singletary throws a series of punches but Inose moves out of range.
Singletary throws a leg kick that is checked
and Inose counters with a slapping leg kick.
Singletary is looking to clinch but Inose is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inose shoots in for a double leg but Singletary sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Singletary shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Inose defends it nicely.
Singletary stuffs the takedown.
Singletary misses with the body kick

and Inose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Singletary's guard.
Inose advances position into side control!
Singletary struggling a bit here.
Singletary manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mitsuakii Inose has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inose is looking to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singletary looks to land a strike but Inose avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Inose working a defensive guard here.
Singletary slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inose wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitsuakii Inose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Inose has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitsuakii Inose!